How India’s government can be a good parent to its young people
While recent protests were triggered by irregularities in the national medical entrance exam, the quality of education more broadly warrants attention
· Winston Mok
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How India’s government can be a good parent to its young people
While recent protests were triggered by irregularities in the national medical entrance exam, the quality of education more broadly warrants attention
· Winston Mok
Australia politics live: Coalition promises to simplify construction code to help speed up housing builds
Policy comes as debate continues over causes of and solutions to housing issues. Follow today’s news live
· Krishani Dhanji
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward: S. Korean military
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile eastward on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom
The war in Ukraine is already in its fifth year; Israel has been through two rounds of fighting with Iran within a year, and China continues to put pressure on the countries around it.
· UDI ETZION
North Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward: JCS
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
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· Kim Seung-yeon
Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China
Jensen Huang built the world's most valuable company by pioneering the specialized computer chips behind the artificial intelligence boom.
· Hugh Son
Southeast Asia is luxury testbed for China's big new export drive
At Chow Tai Fook's Bangkok store, staff highlight Thailand-exclusive jewelry, such as gold elephant figurines and Buddha pendants. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· Staff Writer
Meccha Chameleon becomes global hit for Japanese indie game developer
A new hide-and-seek game from Japan, made by a team of just two people, has gone viral. (Screenshot from Meccha Chameleon's Steam store page)
· Staff Writer
US faults China over opaque overseas lending, warns of emerging-market debt risks
US State Department introduces tougher disclosure requirement covering sovereign loans, liabilities and collateral
· Teresa Elena Frontado
US faults China over opaque overseas lending, warns of emerging-market debt risks
US State Department introduces tougher disclosure requirement covering sovereign loans, liabilities and collateral
· Teresa Elena Frontado
U.S. Now Claims Both Tibet and Taiwan from China.
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Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota's outspoken top exec, embraced globalization wave
Hiroshi Okuda, then president of Toyota Motor, at a news conference announcing the automaker's foray into Formula One racing, in Tokyo in January 1999. (Photo by Kazumi Saito)
· Staff Writer
Marcos condoles with Colombia
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condoled with the government and people of Colombia for the lives lost and the devastation caused by the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the South American nation.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Japan helps universities commercialize new tech through global partnerships
The Institute of Science Tokyo has expressed interest in working with startups strong in such areas as artificial intelligence. (Institute of Science Tokyo)
· Staff Writer
Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles in deadly attack
‘The city was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircons,’ President Zelensky said of the strike on Zaporizhzhia that killed 7
· Agence France-Presse
Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles in deadly attack
‘The city was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircons,’ President Zelensky said of the strike on Zaporizhzhia that killed 7
· Agence France-Presse
DSWD assures relief to all families affected by cyclones, 'habagat'
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has assured the public that all families that were affected by Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, vas well as the enhanced southwest monsoon will receive humanitarian assistance from the government.
· The Manila Times
Facebook parent Meta to unwind US$2 billion Manus AI deal after Beijing block
Chinese-founded AI platform says affected users’ data will be deleted as it returns to independent operations
· Vincent Chow
Facebook parent Meta to unwind US$2 billion Manus AI deal after Beijing block
Chinese-founded AI platform says affected users’ data will be deleted as it returns to independent operations
· Vincent Chow
VP Sara cannot be prosecuted over offense subject of impeachment — Lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Tuesday argued that she cannot be prosecuted for an alleged offense that is also the subject of an impeachment case, as the Department of Justice filed three counts of grave threats against her before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.
· James Daniel Danio
The Pan Pacs are the entree before LA Olympics. Here are the five races not to miss
Irvine, California: From an Australian trying to end one of swimming’s most extraordinary winning streaks to a first glimpse at some of the rivalries that could define the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine this week are about more than just medals.
· Tom Decent
2.4 million Afghan girls banned from schools 5 years after Taliban takeover, UN says
The United Nations is urging an end to the ‘discriminatory’ Taliban policy that prevents girls from studying beyond primary school
· Agence France-Presse
2.4 million Afghan girls banned from schools 5 years after Taliban takeover, UN says
The United Nations is urging an end to the ‘discriminatory’ Taliban policy that prevents girls from studying beyond primary school
· Agence France-Presse
DOLE cancels work permits of 6 foreigners linked to steel plant
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) canceled the Alien Employment Permits of six people linked to Chuangxing Steel Incorporated after a raid on the firm's steel plant in Magalang, Pampanga.
· Reina C. Tolentino
AFP stresses professionalism at sea a year after Scarborough collision
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterated the paramount importance of professional actions at sea after China’s admission that two of its personnel died during the collision of its Navy warship and a China Coast Guard (CCG) cutter near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West…
· Izel Abanilla
Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota president who led global expansion, dead at 93
Hiroshi Okuda also advised the Japanese government and represented Japan's business community. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura)
· Staff Writer
Zelensky mocks Russia for reliance on North Korea after missile attack kills 10: ‘Preparing for escalation’
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· Ronny Reyes
Why the FBI is working with China and Russia, despite everything
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Why the FBI is working with China and Russia, despite everything
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Expert cautions against U.S. trade concerns defining entire relationship with Korea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. expert cautioned Tuesday against letting trade issues between South Korea and the United States define the entire bilateral relationship, noting the need to draw a lesson from a 2008 dispute over U.S. beef imports that the two countries resolved through continued engagement.
· Song Sang-ho
From Taj Mahal to Amber Fort, India charges foreigners 10 to 20 times more
The Taj Mahal, like many other Indian tourist attractions, charges foreigners more for admission. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Why the US government is banning Chinese robots – video explainer
The Federal Communications Commission on 28 July announced a ban on humanoid robots from China including the popular Unitree G1 model. The Guardian's technology journalist Nick Robins-Early explains the recent popularity of these trending robots and why the US government says they are a risk to the country's nationa…
Mitsubishi Electric gears up satellite output with Japan rocket's success
An H3 rocket carrying a Michibiki positioning satellite takes off from Japan's Tanegashima Space Center on Aug. 11. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Daughter of ‘Chinese Schindler’ protests website using father’s legacy to sell homes
Manli Ho condemns real estate site for invoking her father’s rescue of Jews to promote US$40,000 houses in his Chinese hometown
· Han Li
Daughter of ‘Chinese Schindler’ protests website using father’s legacy to sell homes
Manli Ho condemns real estate site for invoking her father’s rescue of Jews to promote US$40,000 houses in his Chinese hometown
· Han Li
UK naval drones sent data to China, raising US, European fears over Chinese components -report
Camera components installed on UK naval drones transmitted data to an internet address in China, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
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Manus to return as independent company after China forced Meta to unwind $2 billion deal
Manus said Tuesday it will "soon resume operating as an independent company," after Chinese regulators in April demanded Meta unwind its $2 billion acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup.
· Annie Palmer
Indonesian wildfires shut schools
SURABAYA, Indonesia — Dozens of Indonesian schools were shuttered for a second day on Tuesday to protect against the spreading haze from wildfires at the start of a long and intense dry season worsened by El Niño.
· Agence France-Presse
Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians
GENEVA, Switzerland — Myanmar’s military has escalated its aerial attacks on civilians, with the conflict ravaging the country showing no signs of abating, United Nations investigators said on Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Vietnam’s antipodean outreach offers fruitful lessons
KUALA LUMPUR — Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visits to Australia and New Zealand this month are significant not only for the agreements expected to be concluded, but also for what they say about Vietnam’s increasingly confident place in the Indo-Pacific. At a time when geo…
· Ei Sun Oh
Palawan Group secures six major honors at the MarkeTech APAC
THE Palawan Group of Companies has been recognized with six major awards at the “MarkeTech APAC: What’s Next in Marketing Advertising Awards Asia Pacific,” at One Farrer Hotel, Singapore on July 29.
· The Manila Times
State of the nation
WHERE do you see the Philippines in the next 25 years?
· Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.